§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what training in the operation of the Skyguard radar system has been given to RAF police responsible for monitoring low flying.
§ Mr. NeubertThere is no operational training requirement for the RAF police in the use of Skyguard in a monitoring role because trained operators and engineering support are provided by 2729 squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Regiment, RAF Waddington. However, limited training has been provided during the trials of the equipment to enable RAF police investigators to familiarise themselves with its operation.
§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if the assessment of the results of the trial of the Skyguard radar system for monitoring low-flying aircraft is complete; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NeubertThe results of the trials to assess the possibility of using a Skyguard system to monitor the heights of low-flying aircraft are still under consideration. I hope to be able to announce our conclusions shortly.